Plant Branch began commercial operation in 1965 in Putnam County, Georgia and was retired in 2015. Prior to retirement, the plant had four coal-fired units capable of producing 1,540 MW of electricity.
Ash Pond Dewatering Plan
The company prepares and submits an ash pond dewatering plan to Environmental Protection Division for its approval. The ash pond dewatering plan for Plant Branch was approved and updated by EPD in November 2018. This site-specific plan identifies the enhanced water treatment system, controls and monitoring that will be used during the process to ensure that the water discharged is protective of water quality standards.
Ash Pond Dewatering Results
Discharged water is being actively sampled in compliance with federal and state regulations. Data results will be updated as the process continues.
Ash Pond Dewatering Results - 2023
Ash Pond Dewatering Results - 2022
Ash Pond Dewatering Results - 2021
Ash Pond Dewatering Results - 2020
Ash Pond Dewatering Results - 2019
CCR Rule Compliance Data and Information
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CCR Permits
Georgia Power submitted CCR permit applications to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) in November 2018. The documents provided below represent the approved permit(s) or current submittals as of July 2021 still under EPD review and the link to the final EPD approved CCR permit and documents will be provided upon permit issuance.